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2014 Winner: General Motors 2.0L Turbodiesel DOHC I-4
There is a myth that Americans never will accept diesels, yet Volkswagen has found fans in the U.S. for decades. GM is aiming to attract this audience with the Cruze turbodiesel. We think it will succeed.
Jan. 7, 2014 -
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First Drive: Kia K900 Shows Promise
Brief testing of Kia’s first luxury model in the U.S. shows it has promise, with an interior that is a marked departure from the pack.
Jan. 6, 2014 -
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Mazda Hits Home Run With ’14 Mazda3
Mazda3 redesign keeps the car from blending in with the crowd, and should attract consumers looking for a little more flavor in their daily driver.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 3, 2014 -
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Achates Opposed Cylinder 2-Stroke Engine
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Demonstration of Achates 2-Stroke engine. (See related story: Achates Opposed Cylinder 2-Stroke Engine.)
Jan. 2, 2014 -
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Achates Finding Traction With Opposed-Piston Engine
“Our biggest challenge is responding to all the demands we’re getting from the marketplace today,” CEO David M. Johnson says.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 2, 2014 -
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’14 Cadillac ELR Stylish, Luxurious But Stretches Definition of Sporty
At the end of the day, the ELR is too heavy and too hybridized to qualify as a serious sport coupe, despite GM throwing some of its best chassis technology under the car.
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Acura RLX Hybrid Tech-Tastic
The Japanese near-luxury brand improves its top-of-the-line model with a groundbreaking 3-motor system that boosts power and fuel efficiency.
Dec. 20, 2013 -
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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 4.0% in November
Each of the Detroit Three posted gains over last year, and the top three Japanese automakers had record-high November production.
By Erin Sunde • Dec. 18, 2013 -
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Ford Fiesta Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Ford Fiesta, driven by editor Drew Winter, is one of the winners in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 17, 2013 -
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U.S. Army and GM Announce Fuel-Cell Testing Agreement
GM’s collaboration with both the Army and Honda is aimed at developing more technical standards and common parts that will create greater economies of scale.
Dec. 16, 2013 -
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BMW 535d Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.BMW 535d, driven by editor Byron Pope, is one of the winners in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 16, 2013 -
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, driven by editor James Amend, is one of the winners in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 13, 2013 -
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Volkswagen Jetta Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Volkswagen Jetta, driven by editor Tom Murphy, is one of the winners in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 12, 2013 -
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Subaru Forester Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Subaru Forester, driven by editor Tom Murphy, was one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 12, 2013 -
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XV Crosstrek Impressive Hybrid Entrance for Subaru
We drove it in Iceland and we drove it in Michigan. Both experiences left us impressed by the Japanese brand’s first-ever hybrid.
Dec. 12, 2013 -
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Diesels, Turbos Dominate 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Engines
The winners, which include three diesels, an EV, eight engines using direct fuel injection and six with forced induction, emerged from a field of 44 powertrains evaluated by WardsAuto editors in October and November.
Dec. 12, 2013 -
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Subaru XV Crosstrek Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Subaru XV Crosstrek, driven by editor Christie Schweinsberg, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 6, 2013 -
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BMW 328i Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.BMW 328i, driven by editor Tom Murphy, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 3, 2013 -
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Honda Accord Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Honda Accord, driven by editor Byron Pope, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Dec. 2, 2013 -
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Jeep Cherokee Not Grand, But Pretty Good
Trailhawk model skews more Wrangler than Grand Cherokee in its on-road ride, but injecting a little Jeep DNA into the midsize CUV sector isn’t a bad thing.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 2, 2013 -
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Global Engines of Choice to Have 1.0L-1.9L Displacements
Ironically, the trend to smaller engines will not come as much in downsized cars as it will in light trucks. The majority of growth by segment will be in B- and C-size cross/utility vehicles.
By Haig Stoddard • Dec. 2, 2013 -
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Ram 1500 Diesel Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Ram 1500 Diesel, driven by editor Tom Murphy, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Nov. 27, 2013 -
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AAM Touts New Fuel-Saving Driveline Tech
The EcoTrac system eliminates up to 80% of AWD parasitic drag by disconnecting most of the friction-producing driveline parts when it is not necessary to have all four wheels engaged.
Nov. 27, 2013 -
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Cadillac CTS-V Sport Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Cadillac CTS-V Sport, driven by editor Tom Murphy, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Nov. 25, 2013 -
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Acura RLX Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Acura RLX, driven by editor James Amend, is one of 44 contenders for the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.
Nov. 22, 2013
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